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Legislative Update: Bill C-26 Introduces New Requirements For Federally Regulated Industries – Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

June 20, 2022 admin No Comments

On June 14, 2022, the Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, introduced into Parliament the first reading of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts (the “Bill“). The Bill amends the Telecommunications Act and enacts a new Act: the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act(“CCSPA“), establishing…

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Gift-Giving, Hospitality And Entertainment Of Public Officials In Vietnam – White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

June 20, 2022 admin No Comments

Introduction What does the Corruption Perceptions Index (“CPI“) published annually by Transparency International, tell us about Vietnam? Vietnam’s CPI score has improved over time, from a score of 24 in 2002 to 39 in 2021 (ranked 87 among 180 countries). The score is at best modest, but the steady improvement is noteworthy. Even so, corruption…

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NCAA Transformation Committee Announces Recommendations For Modifications To Transfer Rule And Infractions Process – Sport

June 20, 2022 admin No Comments

20 June 2022 Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. After months of focused efforts, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Transformation Committee, co-chaired by Southeastern Conference (SEC) Commissioner Greg Sankey and Ohio University Athletic Director Julie Cromer, has…

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Readout On House Privacy Hearing: Wide Attendance, Lots Of Issues, Full Steam Ahead – Data Protection

June 18, 2022 admin No Comments

18 June 2022 Kelley Drye & Warren LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On June 14, the House E&C Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing to consider issues and concerns raised by the “three corners” privacy “discussion draft” released to…

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Navigating Gaming And Gambling Law And Regulation In Malta – Gaming

June 17, 2022 admin No Comments

Over the past 20+ years, Malta has established itself as the pre-eminent European jurisdiction for remote gaming and gambling. Malta’s success in online gambling is due largely to its legal environment. In 2001 it amended its gambling laws to take into account the possibility of gaming or gambling by means of remote communications and in…

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Towards The Future: Where Will Sports Betting Go From Here? – Gaming

June 16, 2022 admin No Comments

It’s not hard to see the effects of the shift in federal legislation and provincial regulatory approach to sports betting in Ontario. Billboards, busses and a plethora of commercials each showcase the new gambling opportunities available as of April 4, 2022. With the regulated and unregulated sports betting markets undergoing significant change, there’s a buzz…

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Bill C-26: Introduction Of New Mandatory Breach Reporting Requirements In Canada – Security

June 16, 2022 admin No Comments

16 June 2022 McCarthy Tetrault LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On June 14, 2022, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-26, a new cybersecurity bill that will require mandatory reporting of cyberattacks against systems of critical importance to Canadian interests. Bill C-26one…

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Increased Innovation In Decentralized Social Networks Space Spurred By Ownership Uncertainty Of Traditional Platforms – Social Media

June 15, 2022 admin No Comments

15 June 2022 Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, PC To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In light of Elon Musk’s recent offer to buy Twitter, Inc. (“Twitter”) there has been a resurgence in the desire to develop decentralized social media platforms. In efforts to…

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New York Takes Another Step Closer To Adult-Use Cannabis: OCM Releases Draft Rules On Packaging And Marketing –

June 14, 2022 admin No Comments

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. At the start of this month, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released draft regulations for the packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising of cannabis products in New York State. While these are still subject to change before being adopted final,…

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Canadian Federal Court Issues Dynamic Website-blocking Injunction To Combat Unauthorized Hockey Webcasts – Copyright

June 14, 2022 admin No Comments

14 June 2022 Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On May 27, 2022, the Canadian Federal Court issued a novel dynamic website-blocking injunction to assist copyright owners in their fight against online piracy. Of Rogers Media Inc….

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